Published September 8, 2015 at 9:16 PM Updated September 21, 2015 at 2:29 PM

Tibet’s landmarks are famous around the globe. Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors make the high-altitude journey to Lhasa.

The growing crowds are posing a threat to UNESCO World Heritage sites. CCTV’s Martina Fuchs filed this report.

Stronger measures in place to preserve Tibet history

Stronger measures in place to preserve Tibet history

Tibet's landmarks are famous around the globe. Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors make the high-altitude journey to Lhasa. But the growing crowds are posing a threat to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. CCTV's Martina Fuchs filed this report.